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University of New Orleans University of New Orleans

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University of New Orleans Theses and

Dissertations Dissertations and Theses

Fall 12-18-2014

Educational Modeling for Fault Analysis of Power Systems with

Educational Modeling for Fault Analysis of Power Systems with

STATCOM Controllers using Simulink

STATCOM Controllers using Simulink

Tetiana Brockhoeft

University of New Orleans, tbrockho@uno.edu

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Educational Modeling for Fault Analysis of Power Systems With STATCOM Controllers using Simulink

A Thesis

Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the University of New Orleans in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Master of Science in

Electrical Engineering

by

Tetiana Brockhoeft

B.S. Zaporizhzhya National Technical University, 2008 M.S. Zaporizhzhya National Technical University, 2009

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To my Mother

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This project would not have been possible without the support of many people. Many

thanks to my adviser, Dr. Parviz Rastgoufard, who read my numerous revisions and helped me to

make some sense of the confusion. Also thanks to my committee members, Dr. Ittiphong

Leevongwat and Dr. Rasheed Azzam, who offered guidance and support. Thanks to the

University of New Orleans for giving me the opportunity to get this degree and opening the road

for me in life.

And finally, thanks to my parents, and friends who endured this long process with me,

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FOREWORD

This thesis is written as part of the requirement for completion of Master of Science

degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of New Orleans. The main part of the thesis

was done during the time-period of January 2013 until December 2014 under supervision of my

professor Dr. Parviz Rasrgoufard. The simulations and analysis of results were performed in

PERL laboratory.

The intent of the thesis is to develop a methodology to model FACTS devices in general

and as an example STATCOM in particular for educational purposes. The thesis provides steps

for developing STATCOM model in Simulink and provides the methodology for modeling,

simulating, and analyzing five categories of faults in a test model with and without presence of

STATCOM controller.

The subject is selected in co-operation with students and faculty working in PERL and I

have gained experience during my study and working on the subject of the thesis. I have been

able to achieve the results that I am satisfied with and would like to thank my supervisor from

the University of New Orleans, Dr. Parviz Rastgoufard. His valuable insights and directions gave

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ...v

List of Figures ... vii

List of Tables ... x

Abstract ... xi

Chapter 1...1

Introduction...1

1.1 Introduction to FACTS Devices ...2

1.2 Types of Fault ...3

1.2.1 Balanced Three-Phase Fault Analysis ...4

1.2.2 Unbalanced Fault Analysis ...4

1.3 Review of Relevant Studies ...6

1.4 Objective of the Thesis ...7

Chapter 2 Model of the Power System ...8

Chapter 3 Model of the Power System with STATCOM ...22

3.1 STATCOM Overview...22

3.2 STATCOM Operating Principle ...23

3.3 Modeling of STATCOM in Simulink...24

Chapter 4 Test System ...31

4.1 Balanced Three-Phase Fault ...31

4.2 Three Phase-to-Ground Fault...37

4.3 Line-to-Ground Fault ...42

4.4 Line-to-Line Fault ...47

4.5 Double Line-to-Ground Fault ...52

Chapter 5 Results and Analysis ...57

5.1 Balanced Three-Phase Fault ...58

5.2 Three Phase-to-Ground Fault...61

5.3 Line-to-Ground Fault ...62

5.4 Line-to-Line Fault ...64

5.5 Double Line-to-Ground Fault ...66

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References...72

Appendix A...74

Appendix B ...75

Appendix C ...76

Appendix D...77

Appendix E ...78

Vita...79

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1.1: Four Common Types of Fault ...4

Figure 1.2: (a) Balanced three phase fault, (b) Balanced three phase to ground fault...4

Figure 1.3: Line-to-ground fault on phase “c”...5

Figure 1.4: Line-to-Line Fault on phases “b-c” ...5

Figure 1.5: Double Line-to-Ground Fault on phases “b-c” ...5

Figure 2.1: (a) One-line Diagram of the 4-bus System, (b) One-line Diagram of the Test Power System with description in Table 2.1...8

Figure 2.1c): Scheme of the Test System ...9

Figure 2.2: AC Voltage Source Simulink Block ...10

Figure 2.3: Load Representation in Simulink Block ...11

Figure 2.4: Three-phase Transformer Simulink Block ...12

Figure 2.5: Distributed Transmission Line Simulink Block...16

Figure 2.6: Power System Model in Simulink...18

Figure 2.7 a): System Voltage Waveform Measured after Transformer ...19

Figure 2.7 b): System Current Waveform Measured after Transformer ...20

Figure 3.1: Static Compensator (STATCOM) System: Voltage Source Converter (VSC) connected to the AC Network via a Shunt-Connected Transformer ...22

Figure 3.2: Structure and Equivalent Circuit of STATCOM...23

Figure 3.3: Static Compensator (STATCOM) Equivalent Circuit ...24

Figure 3.4: STATCOM Controller System...24

Figure 3.5: A Thyristor in Parallel with a Series RC Circuit Subsystem ...25

Figure 3.6: Voltage Source Inverter Model ...26

Figure 3.7: One-line Diagram of the Power System with STATCOM Controller ...26

Figure 3.8: Model of the Power System with STATCOM in Simulink ...27

Figure 3.9 a): System Voltage Waveforms Measured after Transformer...28

Figure 3.9 b): System Current Waveforms Measured after Transformer ...29

Figure 4.1: One-line diagram of the balanced three-phase fault...32

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Figure 4.3: Model with STATCOM under Balanced Three-Phase Fault ...34

Figure 4.4: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM Under three-phase fault...35

Figure 4.5: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM Under three-phase fault...36

Figure 4.6: One-line diagram of the three-phase to-ground fault ...37

Figure 4.7: Model without STATCOM under Three-Phase to Ground Fault...38

Figure 4.8: Model with STATCOM under Three-Phase to Ground Fault...39

Figure 4.9: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM Under Three-Phase to Ground Fault ...40

Figure 4.10: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM Under Three-Phase to Ground Fault ...41

Figure 4.11: One-line Diagram of the Power System with Line-to-Ground Fault ...42

Figure 4.12: Model of the Power System without STATCOM Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...43

Figure 4.13: Model of the Power System with STATCOM Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...44

Figure 4.14: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...45

Figure 4.15: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...46

Figure 4.16: One-line Diagram of the Bus System with Phase-to-Phase Fault (A-to-B) ...47

Figure 4.17: Model without STATCOM under Line-to-Line Fault ...48

Figure 4.18: Model with STATCOM under Line-to-Line Fault...49

Figure 4.19: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM Under Line-to-Line Fault ...50

Figure 4.20: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM Under Line-to-Line Fault ...51

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Fault ...52

Figure 4.22: Model of the power system without STATCOM

Under Line-to-Ground fault...53

Figure 4.23: Model of the power system with STATCOM

Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...54

Figure 4.24: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM

Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...55

Figure 4.25: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM

Under Line-to-Ground Fault ...56

Figure 5.1 a): Voltage Peaks after the Balanced Three-Phase Fault Clears

In the System without STATCOM ...59

Figure 5.1 b): Voltage Peaks after the Balanced Three-Phase Fault Clears

In the System with STATCOM ...60

Figure 5.2 a): Voltage Peaks after the Three-Phase to Ground Fault Clears

In the System without STATCOM ...61

Figure 5.2 b): Voltage Peaks after the Three-Phase to Ground Fault Clears

In the System with STATCOM ...62

Figure 5.3 a): Voltage Peaks after the Line-to-Ground Fault Clears

In the System without STATCOM ...63

Figure 5.3 b): Voltage Peaks after the Line-to-Ground Fault Clears

In the System with STATCOM ...64

Figure 5.4 a): Voltage Peaks after the Line-to-Line Fault Clears

In the System without STATCOM ...65

Figure 5.4 b): Voltage Peaks after the Line-to-Line Fault Clears

In the System with STATCOM ...66

Figure 5.5 a): Voltage Peaks after the Double Line-to-Ground Fault Clears

In the System without STATCOM ...67

Figure 5.5 b): Voltage Peaks after the Double Line-to-Ground Fault Clears

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1: Parameters of the Power System ...17

Table 3.1: Thyristor in Parallel with Series RC Circuit Simulink

Block Parameters ...25

Table 5.1: Comparison of Voltage Peaks for the System Without and

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ABSTRACT

The analysis of power systems under fault condition represents one of the most important

and complex tasks in power engineering. The study and detection of these faults are necessary to

ensure that the reliability and stability of the power system do not suffer a decrement as a result

of a critical event such as fault. The purpose of this thesis is to develop and to present an

educational tool for students to model FACTS devices using Simulink. Furthermore, the

development of this thesis provides the means for students to model different types of faults. The

development is based on presenting a power system – the Test System - by its simplest form

including generation, transmission, transformers, loads and STATCOM device as an example of

the general FACTS devices. The thesis includes modeling of the Test System using Simulink and

MATLAB program to produce the results for further analysis. The findings and development

included in the thesis is intended to serve as an educational tool for students interested in the

study of faults and their impact on FACTS devices. Students may use the thesis as the building

block for developing models of larger and more complex power systems using Simulink and

MATLAB programs for further study of impacts of FACTS devices in power systems.

Fault Analysis, Power Systems, Types of Fault, STATCOM, MATLAB, Modeling,

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1 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

There is a rapid development in the field of electrical power systems in the recent years

where modeling and simulation of generation, transmission and distribution subsystems play

important roles in planning and operation of power systems. Rapid growth of electricity

consumption while maintaining high level of system reliability has caused expansion of power

system grids during the past few years. The increase in both load growth and system reliability

has generated a power system that includes a larger number of lines, hence, requiring increased

fault and contingency simulation of the system.

Transmission lines are essential parts of a power system for power energy delivery from

generating plants to end customers where faults most likely occur. Faults on the transmission

system can lead to severe economic losses. Traditional updating of a transmission system by

constructing new transmission lines becomes extremely difficult because of economic and

environmental pressures [7].

High efficiency in terms of better utilization of existing transmission lines, without

compromising the quality and reliability of electrical power supply has thus to be found via

alternative means. In this respect, due to the recent advances in high power semiconductor

technology, Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology has been proposed to solve

this problem [1, 2]. However, because of the added complexity due to the interaction of FACTS

devices with the transmission system, the transients superimposed on the power frequency

voltage and current waveforms (particularly under faults) can be significantly different from

those systems not employing FACTS devices. This difference will result in rapid changes in

system parameters such as line impedance and power angle. Consequently it is vitally important

to study the impact of the FACTS devices when added to the system model for simulating

various faults on transmission lines in the system.

To model FACTS devices for transmission system fault analysis, we need to explore

modeling of various FACTS devices and transmission line fault categories. In what follows we

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2 1.1. Introduction to FACTS Devices

The Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC), the Universal Power Flow Controller

(UPFC), the Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC), and the Static Synchronous

Compensator (STATCOM) are some of the power controllers developed under the umbrella

name of “Flexible AC Transmission Systems” (FACTS). These devices play a key role in

modern electrical networks because they have the capability of improving the operation and

control of power networks by increasing power transfer and improving transient stability among

other characteristics. Collateral to their many strong points, the FACTS controllers have

undesired impact on the protection system that should be taken into account in modeling,

simulation, and design of future power systems.

The FACTS controllers, once installed in the power grid, help to improve the power

transfer capability of long transmission lines and the system performance in general.

Additionally FACTS controllers are beneficially used for fast voltage regulation, increased

power transfer over long AC lines, damping of active power oscillations, and load flow control

in meshed systems.

Hingorani and Gyugyi [3] provide a useful and thorough representation of FACTS

devices in four categories that are used by researchers in study and design of power systems. The

four categories represented in [3] and used in this thesis are:

1. Series Controller. Series controllers are connected to a power line in series and have an

impact on the power flow and voltage profile. Examples of these controllers are the SSSC and

TCSC.

2. Shunt Controllers. These controllers are shunt connected to transmission lines and are

designed to inject current into the system at the point of connection. An example of these

controllers is the Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM).

3. Series-shunt controllers. These controllers are a combination of serial and shunt

controllers. This combination is capable of injecting current and voltage. An example of

controllers is the Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC).

4. Series-series controllers. These controllers can be a combination of separate series

controllers in a multiline transmission system, or it can be a single controller in a single line. An

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and SSCC are three of the FACTS controllers highlighted by their capacity to provide a wide

range of solutions for both normal and abnormal conditions.

The TCSC is made of a series capacitor (CTCSC) shunted by a thyristor module in series

with an inductor (LTCSC). An external fixed capacitor (CFIXED) provides additional series

compensating. Normally the TCSC operates as a variable capacitor, firing the thyristor between

180° to 150°.

The SSSC injects a voltage in series with the transmission line in quadrature with the line

current. The SSSC increases or decreases the voltage across the line, and thereby, controlling the

transmitted power.

The STATCOM is a voltage-source converter (VSC) based controller which maintains

the bus voltage by injecting an ac current through a transformer.

The STATCOM can rapidly supply dynamic VARs required during system faults for

voltage support. During a fault in power system short circuit currents flow, the magnitude of

these currents can be of the order of tens of thousands of amperes. So consequently, the fault

types have to be determined and analyzed.

With this brief background material on FACTS devices, we proceed to providing the

necessary material on types of faults that are important building blocks in our study of faulted

power systems that include FACTS devices [10].

1.2 Types of Faults

Granger and Stevenson [8] outlined balanced three-phase faults, single line-to-ground

faults, line-to-line faults, double line-to-ground faults as four common types of fault occurrence

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Figure 1.1: Four Common Types of Fault [8]

1.2.1 Balanced Three-Phase Fault

Balanced three-phase fault is defined as the simultaneous short circuit across all three

phases of a transmission line. A three phase fault is a condition where either (a) all three phases

of the system are short circuited to each other or (b) all three phases of the system are grounded.

Figure 1.2 provides a pictorial view of balanced three-phase faults.

Figure 1.2: (a) Balanced three phase fault, (b) Balanced three phase to ground fault [8]

Balanced three phase fault is also called as symmetric fault because the power system

remains in balance after the fault occurs. It is the most infrequent but the most severe fault type,

and other faults, if not cleared promptly, can easily develop into a three-phase fault [8].

1.2.2 Unbalanced Faults

Single line-to-ground faults are faults in which an overheadtransmission line touches the

ground because of wind, ice loading, or afalling tree limb. A majority of transmission line faults

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phases. However, it is sufficient to analyze only one of the phases [8]. Figure 1.3 depicts

line-to-ground fault on phase “c”.

Figure 1.3: Line-to-ground fault on phase “c” [8]

Line-to-line faults are usually the result of galloping linesbecause of highwinds or

because of a line breaking and falling on a line below. Line-to-line faults may occur in a power

system, with or without the earth,and with or without fault impedance [8]. Figure 1.4 shows

line-to-line fault on phases “b-c”.

Figure 1.4: Line-to-line fault on phases “b-c” [8]

Double line-to-ground fault occurs when two phases got shorted to the ground. This type

of fault is common due to the storm damage. Double line-to-ground fault is presented on Figure

1.5.

Figure 1.5: Double line-to-ground fault on phases “b-c” [8]

So far we have provided problem statement, FACTS devices and four common categories

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transmission lines. We next provide a summary of the studies that have been conducted and

reported by investigators using FACTS devices.

1.3 Review of Relevant Studies

Varieties of fault studies and some research have been done on the performance of

distance relays for transmission systems including different FACTS devices and are reported in

literature. The analytical results based on steady-state model of STATCOM, and the impact of

STATCOM on distance relays at different load levels are presented in [18]. In [19], the

voltage-source model of FACTS devices is used to study the impact of FACTS on tripping boundaries of

distance relays.

The work in [20] shows that thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC) has a big

influence on the mho characteristic and reactance while the studies in [21], [15] and [4]

demonstrate that the presence of FACTS devices on a transmission line will affect the trip

boundary of distance relays, and both the parameters of the FACTS device and its location have

impacts on the trip boundary.

Wavelet transform based multi resolution analysis approach can be successfully applied

for effective detection and classification of faults in transmission lines. With STATCOM

controller, fault detection, classification and location can be accomplished within a half cycle

using detail coefficients of currents [13, 16]. Wavelet transform is an effective tool in

analyzing transient voltage and current signals associated with faults both in frequency

and time domain.

The new wavelet-fuzzy combined approach for digital relaying is highly used nowadays

as well. The algorithm for fault classification employs wavelet multi resolution analysis (MRA)

to overcome the difficulties associated with conventional voltage and current based

measurements due to effect of factors such as fault inception angle, fault impedance and fault

distance. The combined approach employs wavelet transform together with fuzzy logic. The

wavelet transform captures the dynamic characteristics of the non-stationary

transient fault signals using wavelet MRA coefficients. The fuzzy logic is employed to

incorporate expert evaluation through fuzzy inference system (FIS) so as to extract

important features from wavelet MRA coefficients for obtaining coherent conclusions

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All the studies show that when the FACTS device is in a fault loop, its voltage and

current injection will affect both the steady and transient components in voltage and current and

hence the apparent impedance seen by a conventional distance relay is different from that on a

system without FACTS.

When the types of faults described in Section 1.2 occur, the magnitude of bus voltage

cannot exist at its operational range, either voltage drops or increases. To prevent this effect,

STATCOM FACTS controller is the best solution to maintain bus voltage magnitude in a

suitable range [1]. There is always a need to develop innovative methods for transmission line

protection.

1.4 Objectives of the Thesis

The first objective of this thesis is to study in dynamics the common fault types that occur

in the power system. Secondly is to perform the analysis of influence that FACTS devices and in

particular STATCOM has on a power system under five categories of faults described in Section

1.2. These objectives are accomplished by creating a model of a power system in Simulink –

MATLAB based program. Simulink is the environment in MATLAB that has design tools to

model and simulate a power system. Simulink has been used to build the STATCOM [2,5,6,9]

and to study different types of influences that it has on a power system described in Section 1.3.

We focus on studying the influence of STATCOM on a test power system during fault

event. Moreover, we simulate, analyze, and compare the results of five different types of faults

on the test system without and with STATCOM model.

The remainder of the thesis is organized to include the necessary parts in order to

determine the effect of the STATCOM on a power system. So firstly the model of a power

system is developed in Chapter 2. Secondly STATCOM controller was introduced into the

system and analyzed in Chapter 3. In Chapter 4 five different types of faults were added in the

power system with STATCOM. Chapter 5 includes the analysis of STATCOM influence on the

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Chapter 2

MODEL OF THE POWER SYSTEM

To satisfy the objectives of the thesis described in Chapter 1 we need to develop a

suitable power system in Simulink. The simplest 4-bus system with generator, step-up

transformer, transmission line, step-down transformer and a load can be considered. Such system

is presented on Figure 2.1 a).

Figure 2.1 a): One-line diagram of the 4-bus power system

However, as stated in Chapter 1, this work is concentrated on studying the influence of

the STATCOM devices on the power system depending on its point of insertion. That is why the

original system can be simplified into test power system presented in Figure 2.1 b). Generator,

represented the rest of the system, is connected to the part of the test system where STATCOM

will be installed to achieve objectives of the thesis. The test power system consists of AC voltage

source, transmission line, two loads and a transformer, which parameters can be found in Table

2.1.

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The test power system can be presented as a scheme consisting of a part where

STATCOM will be installed and the rest of the system. Depending on the point of STATCOM

insertion, test system can be modified for the future studies. Scheme of a power system used in

this work is presented in Figure 2.1 c).

Figure 2.1 c): Scheme of the test system

The generator in the test system is modeled by a voltage source and for analysis of the

results, the generator is an ideal voltage source in Simulink. Although in real power systems

generators’ characteristics are not ideal, the choice of power source was to simplify the analysis

using Simulink results. The AC voltage source used to model the generator of Figure 2.1 b) is

represented by Figure 2.2.

AC voltage source model in Simulink was presented by three-phase ideal sinusoidal

voltage source with amplitude of

3 2

735000⋅ volts and with three phases lagging each other by

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Figure 2.2: AC voltage source Simulink block

The two loads in Figure 2.1 b) are represented as inductive instead of resistive loads. It is

important to have inductive and not just resistive loads in order to achieve the similarity with a

real world power system. Two loads were added into two different places of the power system:

one on the generation side and one after step-down transformer on the load side. Simulink

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Figure 2.3: Load representation in Simulink block

Transformer is also added into the system to achieve the similarity with the real world

power system. It is a step-down transformer from generation side of the model to the load side.

Three-phase transformer block of the Simulink power system model is presented in Figure 2.4.

Three-phase transformer model in Simulink was built by specifying parameters for

winding 1 and winding 2, and also magnetization characteristics which are the following:

Winding 1 parameters: [V1 Ph-Ph(Vrms), R1(pu), L1(pu)]= [735e3, 0.15/30/2, 0.15*0.7]

Winding 2 parameters: [V2 Ph-Ph(Vrms), R2(pu), L2(pu)]= [ 16e3, 0.15/30/2, 0.15*0.3]

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Figure 2.4: Three-phase transformer Simulink block

In order to simulate transmission line, distributed model of the line with specific R, L and

C values that are shown in Table 2.1 werechosen. Transmission line is the model block that has

to be explained in more details since its values change depending on the length of the line. Thus,

we will present the necessary theory for distributed parameter model of transmission lines in this

section. A distributed parameter is a parameter which is spread throughout a structure and is not

confined to a lumped element such as a coil of wire.

The generic line consists of two conductors with a potential difference V(x) between

them, and a current I(x) that flows down one conductor, and returns via the other. A current

flowing in a wire gives rise to a magnetic field, H. By the definition L, the inductance of a circuit

element, LΦI, is Φ, the flux linking the circuit element, multiplied by I, the current flowing

through it. But the longer a section of wire is, the more Φ would be needed for the same I.

Thus, L as the distributed inductance for the transmission line has to be defined. It has units of

Henrys per unit length and can be found as length of transmission line multiplied by a distributed

inductance of L. The two conductors would also have a distributed capacitance C which has units

of Farads per unit length and can be found as the length of transmission line multiplied by

distributed capacitance C. Thus, we see that the transmission line has both a distributed

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way in which we can separate one from the other having only the capacitance, or only the

inductance; there will always be some of each associated with each section of line no matter how

small or how big we make it [12].

These elements of transmission line such as capacitance and reactance may be used in the

per phase equivalent circuit of a three-phase line operating under balanced conditions. The

Distributed Parameter Line block, used in Simulink, implements an N-phase distributed

parameter line model with lumped losses. The model is based on the Bergeron's traveling wave

method [5]. In this model, the lossless distributed LC line is characterized by two values (for a

single-phase line): the surge impedance

c l

ZC = and the wave propagation speed

c l v

⋅ = 1 ,

where l and c are the per-unit length inductance and capacitance [12]. For the test model used in

the simulations, distributed parameters of the transmission line such as resistance presented by

resistance per unit length (Ohms/km) specified by positive and zero-sequence resistances [r1r0]-

[0.01273 0.3864]. Inductance presented by inductance per unit length (H/km) with positive and

zero-sequence inductances [l1l0]- [0.9337e-3 4.1264e-3]. Capacitance presented by

capacitance per unit length (F/km) specified by positive and zero-sequence capacitances [c1c0]-

[12.74e-9 7.751e-9]. Positive, negative and zero-sequence components are used to resolve

unbalanced three-phase systems into balanced system of phasors. The symmetrical components

differ in the phase sequence, that is, the order in which the phase quantities go through a

maximum. The phase components are the addition of the symmetrical components and can be

written as follows:

0 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 c c c c b b b b a a a a + + = + + = + + = (2.1)

In order to solve the system (2.1) it has to be written in terms of one phase, for example

phase “a”, components and the operatorα , which has a magnitude of unity and, when operated

on any complex number, rotates it anti-clockwise by an angle of 120 degrees. The operatorα ,

the square of it and (1+j0) phasor form a balanced symmetrical system [12].

If Za, Zb, and Zc are the impedance of the load between phases “a”, “b”, and “c”, then

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14 ) ( 3 1 : ) ( 3 1 : ) ( 3 1 : 3 2 1 c b a c b a c b a Z Z Z Z zero Z Z Z Z negative Z Z Z Z positive + + = + + = + + = α α (2.2)

Transmission lines are assumed to have positive and negative sequence to be equal [12],

so only positive sequence was mentioned in the test system. Taking into account the numbers

from the test model for inductance specified by positive and zero-sequence inductances [l1l0]-

[0.9337e-3 4.1264e-3] and capacitance specified by positive and zero-sequence capacitances

[c1c0]- [12.74e-9 7.751e-9], we can get the following equations specified in (2.3):

9 751 . 7 ) ( 3 1 9 74 . 12 ) ( 3 1 9 74 . 12 ) ( 3 1 3 1264 . 4 ) ( 3 1 3 933 . 0 ) ( 3 1 3 933 . 0 ) ( 3 1 0 0 − = + + = − = + + = − = + + = − = + + = − = + + = − = + + = e c c c c e c c c c e c c c c e l l l l e l l l l e l l l l c b a c b a neg c b a pos c b a c b a neg c b a pos α α α α (2.3)

Solving the above system of equations (2.3) in Matlab program the following solutions

were found: ) 0432 . 0 0748 . 0 ( ) 007 1 ( ) 0432 . 0 0748 . 0 ( ) 007 1 ( ) 0864 . 0 3822 . 0 ( ) 007 1 ( 0028 . 0 0048 . 0 0028 . 0 0048 . 0 0055 . 0 0028 . 0 j e c j e c j e c j l j l j l c b a c b a − − ⋅ − = − − ⋅ − = + ⋅ − = − = − = − = (2.4)

Transmission lines may be represented by a single reactance in the single line diagram as

l and c are the per-unit length inductance and capacitance. For a lossless line (r = 0), the

quantity e + Zci, where e is the line voltage at one end and i is the line current entering the same

end, must arrive unchanged at the other end after a transport delay τ.

v d

=

τ (2.5)

where d is the line length and v is the propagation speed [12]. Using the notion of propagation

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ZC = (2.6)

c l

d

=

τ

The model equations for a lossless line are:

) ( ) ( ) ( )

(tZi t =e t−τ +Zi t−τ

er c r s c S (2.7)

e (t)−Zi (t)=e (t−τ)+Zi (t−τ)

r c r S c S knowing that, ) ( ) ( )

( I t

Z t e t

i S sh

S = − (2.8)

) ( ) ( )

( I t

Z t e t

i r rh

r = −

In a lossless line, Ish and Irh, which are two current sources of a two-port model, are computed in

(2.9): ) ( ) ( 2 )

( = ⋅e t−τ −I t−τ

Z t

I r rh

c

sh (2.9)

) ( ) ( 2 )

( = ⋅e t−τ −I t−τ

Z t

I S sh

c rh

When losses are taken into account, new equations for Ish and Irh (2.10) are obtained by

lumping R/4 at both ends of the line and R/2 in the middle of the line:

R = total resistance = r × d

The current sources Ish and Irh are then computed as follows [12]:

)) ( ) ( 1 ( ) 2 1 ( )) ( ) ( 1 ( ) 2 1 ( )

( = + ⋅ + ⋅ −τ − ⋅ −τ + − ⋅ + ⋅e t−τ −hI t−τ

Z h h t I h t e Z h h t

Ish r rh S sh (2.10)

)) ( ) ( 1 ( ) 2 1 ( )) ( ) ( 1 ( ) 2 1 ( )

( = + ⋅ + ⋅ −τ − ⋅ −τ + − ⋅ + ⋅e t−τ −hI t−τ

Z h h t I h t e Z h h t

Irh S sh r rh

where

4

r Z

Z = C +

4 4 r Z r Z h C C + −

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For multiphase line models, modal transformation is used to convert line quantities from

phase values (line currents and voltages) into modal values independent of each other. As the test

model is three-phase unbalanced system, it would have to be solved by taking the values of

phase components separately and converting them into modal quantities. This can be

accomplished by using transformations like Karrenbauer, Clarke or alike which are commonly

used in EMPT-like programs. These transformations result in the same modal impedances and

admittances as would result from applying symmetrical components transformation in the 60 Hz

phase domain [5]. These transformations are automatically performed inside the Distributed

Parameter Line block of Simulink which model is presented on Figure 2.5.

Figure 2.5: Distributed transmission line Simulink block

Numerical values for each of the components of the power system are described next.

The system consists of 600 km transmission line powered by 735 kV generator. A 735kV/16kV

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250 MW each are installed on the power system as well. The details of the power system are

presented in the Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Parameters of the power system

Generator 735kV 3 phase AC voltage source

Load 1 330MW/250 Active, 330MVar Reactive

Load 2 250MW/250 Active, 250MVar Reactive

Transmission line Length=600km, R= 0.01273 Ohm/km,

L= 0.9337e-3 H/km, C= 12.74e-9 F/km

Putting all the components together into one model, we receive graphical representation

of the power system built in Simulink which is shown in Figure 2.6.

After simulations had been performed the voltage and current can be observed at the

various locations of the system. This is done by including the graph blocks for plotting voltage

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U3 no statcom U2

U1

Transmission Line (600 km)

A B C

a b c

Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

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Figure 2.7 a): System voltage waveform measured after transformer,

where: pink axis – phase “a”, yellow axis – phase “b”, blue axis – phase “c”

Figure 2.7 a) reveals voltage waveform of the system at the bus after the step-down

transformer of the one-line diagram of Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 is converted to Figure 2.6 using

Simulink modeling components and the measuring devices installed at terminals of a step-down

transformer of Figure 2.6. As seen in Figure 2.7 a) the three measured voltages appearing as

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magnitude and 120 degrees phase angle. Figure 2.7 b) is a replica of 2.7 a) except for the current

phases at the bus.

Figure 2.7 b): System current waveform measured after transformer,

where: pink axis – phase “a”, yellow axis – phase “b”, blue axis – phase “c”

In Chapter 3 we introduce model of STATCOM in the Simulink model of Chapter 2 for

running “what if scenarios” while applying different faults. The developed integrated Simulink

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exposed to faults in Chapter 4. The purpose of the developments of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 is to

provide the educational tool for studying behavior of power systems that are pushed to their

stability limit and to study the improvements made by adding FACTS control devices in general

and STATCOM in particular.As stated in [14], STATCOM allows an increase in transfer of

power while improving stability limits by adjusting the power system parameters such as

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Chapter 3

MODEL OF THE TEST POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING STATCOM

3.1 STATCOM Overview

A static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), also known as a "static synchronous

condenser" ("STATCON"), is a regulating device used on alternating current electricity

transmission networks [1]. STATCOM is a self commutated switching power converter supplied

from an electric energy source and operated to produce a set of adjustable multiphase voltage,

which may be coupled to an AC power system for the purpose of exchanging independently

controllable real and reactive power. The controlled reactive compensation in electric power

system is usually achieved with the variant STATCOM configurations. The STATCOM has

been defined with following three operating structural components. First component is Static:

based on solid state switching devices with no rotating components; second component is

Synchronous: analogous to an ideal synchronous machine with three sinusoidal phase voltages at

fundamental frequency and the third component is Compensator: provided with reactive

compensation. It is based on a power electronics voltage-source converter and can act as either a

source or sink of reactive ac power to an electricity network. If connected to a source of power it

can also provide active ac power. It is a member of the FACTS family of devices [3], [17].

Figure 3.1: Static compensator (STATCOM) system: voltage source converter (VSC)

connected to the AC power system via a shunt-connected transformer [3]

Usefully a STATCOM is installed to support electricity networks that have a poor power

factor and often poor voltage regulation and the most common use of it is for voltage stability. A

static synchronous compensator is a voltage source converter based device where the voltage

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little active power capability. However, STATCOM active power capability can be increased if a

suitable energy storage device is connected across the dc capacitor. The reactive power at the

terminals of the static synchronous compensator depends on the amplitude of the voltage source.

For example, if the terminal voltage of the voltage source converter (VSC) is higher than the ac

voltage at the point of connection, the STATCOM generates reactive current and when the

amplitude of the voltage source is lower than the ac voltage, it absorbs reactive power. The

response time of a STATCOM is shorter than that of a static var compensator (SVC), mainly due

to the fast switching times provided by the Insulated Gate Bypolar Transistor (IGBTs) of the

voltage source converter. The STATCOM also provides better reactive power support at low ac

voltages than an SVC, since the reactive power from a STATCOM decreases linearly with the ac

voltage (as the current can be maintained at the rated value even down to low ac voltage) [10].

3.2 STATCOM Operating Principle

A STATCOM consists of a coupling transformer, an inverter and a DC capacitor as

shown in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: Structure and equivalent circuit of STATCOM [3]

STATCOM is usually used to control transmission voltage by reactive power shunt

compensation. Based on the operating principle of the STATCOM [3] the equivalent circuit has

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Figure 3.3: Static compensator (STATCOM) equivalent circuit [3]

In the derivation, it is assumed that the harmonics generated by the STATCOM are

neglected and the system as well as the STATCOM is three phases balanced. The STATCOM is

equivalently represented by a controllable fundamental frequency positive sequence shunt

voltage source. In principle of the STATCOM output voltage can be regulated in such a way that

the reactive power of the STATCOM can be changed [11].

3.3 Modeling of STATCOM in Simulink

In order to study improvement of transfer capability and voltage control of the power

system 6-pulse STATCOM was installed on the low side of the transformer of Figure 2.1 c). The

control model of STATCOM that is used in the test system is shown in Figure 3.4.

Inverter 1 Out1 3 C 2 B 1 A i m p _ 1 i m p _ 4 U a b x X Thyristor block 3 i m p _ 1 i m p _ 4 U a b x X Thyristor block 2 i m p _ 1 i m p _ 4 U a b x X Thyristor block 1 U_lin alfa

imp U Y

U Y U Y signalrms RMS KP2 KP1 KP Ikr Ia_rms i + -DI4 i + -DI2 i + -DI1 u+90 Bias 2 alfa 1 Ulin

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The STATCOM consists of six IGBT inverters and three phase-shifting transformers.

Each inverter uses a thyristor in parallel with a series RC circuit block to generate almost

square-wave voltage. The parameters of the STATCOM control system are presented in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Thyristor in parallel with a series RC circuit Simulink block parameters

Resistance Ron 0.001 Ohm

Inductance Lon 1.13e-3 H

Snubber resistance Rs 500 Ohm

Snubber capacitance Cs 250e-9 F

The parameters represent the Simulink internal resistance Ron and internal inductance

Lon of the thyristor model as well as snubber parameters – resistance Rs and capacitance Cs. The

parameters are true when thyristor is in the on-state, and hence, “on” for representing internal

resistance and inductance.

This model is represented on Figure 3.5.

2 x

1 X

u,i,imp_4 u,i,imp_1

g

m

a

k

VT2

g

m

a

k

VT1

3 Uab 1 imp_1 2 imp_4

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The inverters of Figure 3.4 with specifications of Figure 3.5 are fed to the secondary

windings (L=18.7e-3 H) of phase-shifting transformers whose primary windings are connected to

produce an almost sinusoidal voltage output.

The voltage source inverter in this research is represented with the help of a synchronized

6-pulse generator which can be viewed in the Figure 3.6.

1 imp

Step2 Prod

alpha_deg

A

B

C

Block pulses

6-Pulse1

2 alfa

1 U_lin

Figure 3.6: Voltage source inverter model

The subsystems of Figure 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 complete the STATCOM model which is used

to inject or decrease reactive power to regulate the voltage to the test system. The STATCOM

model is added to the low side of the transformer that is connected to the rest of the system at its

high side voltage bus. The “rest of the system” is represented by a generator, a load, a

transformer, and a transmission line with specific numerical values for simulation purposes. The

one-line diagram of “the rest of the system” connected to the load and the STATCOM model is

shown by Figure 3.7.

Figure 3.7: One-line diagram of the power system with STATCOM controller

The model of the power system with the STATCOM controller in Simulink is shown in

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Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 U1 Transmission Line (600 km)

A B C

a b c

V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C

Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

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Figure 3.9 shows voltage and current waveforms after performing simulations that

include model of the STATCOM. The waveforms will later be compared with the waveforms of

Chapter 2 which excludes STATCOM model.

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Figure 3.9 b): System current waveforms measured after transformer

where: pink axis – phase “a”, yellow axis – phase “b”, blue axis – phase “c”

We can see from the current graph of Figure 3.9 b) that the STATCOM injected about

20% current into the system which is necessary for increasing transfer capability and improving

voltage control. In voltage stability and control problems voltage decreases due to insufficient

power delivered to the loads. In order to prevent system from collapsing, it is necessary to inject

the additional reactive power into the system. This is especially crucial for the transmission lines,

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to significant amount of reactive power requirement. STATCOM, by injecting reactive power

into the system, helps to prevent or lessen the problems of transfer capability of the system.

STATCOM can be also a solution for voltage control problems. Voltage control can be attained

by sufficient generation and transmission of energy. The main reason for voltage instability is the

lack of sufficient reactive power in the system, which can be regulated by STATCOM by

injecting current into the system which can be observably seen on Figure 3.9 b).

The performance of the power system is affected by many factors and particularly faults

on transmission lines. The Simulink model and simulations of the test system including

STATCOM and fault models provide the means to students for studying effectiveness of using

FACTS devices in general and STATCOM controller as an example. Chapter 4 includes steps

for modeling and simulation of five different types of fault and STATCOM controller for

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Chapter 4

TEST SYSTEM

To validate the ability of STATCOM to stabilize voltage in power system using Simulink

as an educational tool, the most common types of faults described in the Chapter 1 are simulated

in Chapter 4 using different scenarios and models. Specifically, we model and simulate five

types of faults:

- balanced three-phase fault;

- three-phase fault to the ground;

- line-to-ground fault;

- line-to-line fault;

- double line-to-ground.

Development of the educational methodology consists of two steps: a specific type of

fault is modeled and integrated in the model of the test system without STATCOM model while

recording the results of simulation; and inclusion of the model of STATCOM controller in the

test system while simulating different types of faults. The developed educational tool may then

be used for simulating “what if scenarios” by applying different fault types at different locations

in the test system with further modeling and inclusion of other FACTS devices than STATCOM.

The simulations were performed for 2 seconds consisting of 120 cycles to better observe

three time periods that are present in the simulations: time before the fault, time during the fault

and time after the fault. Time period after the fault can be divided into two sub-periods: time

immediately after the fault and the time during which the system goes into steady state. Results

from both experiments are summarized in Table 4.1.

4.1 Balanced three-phase fault

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Figure 4.1: One-line diagram of the balanced three-phase fault

Figure 4.2 represents the model of the power system without STATCOM under balanced

three-phase fault in Simulink. Whereas Figure 4.3 represents the model of the power system with

STATCOM under balanced three-phase fault in Simulink.

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Ideal Voltage Source

Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement

U3 no statcom

U2 U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C

a b c

Three-Phase Breaker V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

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Ideal Voltage Source

Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV 250MVar Load Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 with ST

U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

Transmissio Line 1 (300 km)1

A B C

a b c

A B C

a b c

Three-Phase Breaker V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C

Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

Fig 4.3: Model with STATCOM under balanced three-phase fault

The voltage graph of the power system without STATCOM under three-phase fault is

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Fig 4.4: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under three-phase fault

The voltage graph of the power system with STATCOM under three-phase fault is shown

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Figure 4.5: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM under three-phase fault

Comparing the Figures 4.4 and 4.5, we can conclude that peak voltages of the system

with STATCOM are smaller than the system without one. The more detailed analysis of the

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One-line diagram of the three-phase to ground fault is presented on the Figure 4.6.

Figure 4.6: One-line diagram of the three-phase to ground fault

Figure 4.7 represents the model of the power system without STATCOM under

three-phase to ground fault in Simulink. Whereas Figure 4.8 represents the model of the power system

with STATCOM under three-phase to ground fault in Simulink.

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Ideal Voltage Source

Three-phase to ground Breaker

Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement

U3 no statcom U2

U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

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Three-phase to ground Breaker

Three-phase Transformer 735/16 kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C

Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

Figure 4.8: Model with STATCOM under three-phase to ground fault

The voltage graph of the power system without STATCOM under three-phase to ground

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Figure 4.9: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under three-phase to

ground fault

The voltage graph of the power system with STATCOM under three-phase to ground

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Figure 4.10: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM under three-phase to

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Analyzing Figure 4.9 and 4.10 and the numerical values from the Table 5.1 in Chapter 5,

we can make the conclusion that installation of the STATCOM in the system with three-phase to

ground fault was the most effective. More detailed results are presented in Chapter 5.

4.3 Line-to-ground fault

One-line diagram of the line-to-ground fault is presented on the figure 4.11.

Figure 4.11: One-line diagram of the power system with line-to-ground fault

The model of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-ground fault in

Simulink is presented in the Figure 4.12. Whereas Figure 4.13 represents the model of the power

system with STATCOM under line-to-ground fault in Simulink.

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Ideal Voltage Source

Line-to-ground Breaker Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV 250 MVar Load Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement

U3 no statcom U2 no statcom

U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

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Ideal Voltage Source

Line-to-ground Breaker Three-phase Transformer 735/16kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 with ST

U1 with ST

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C

Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

Figure 4.13: Model with STATCOM under line-to-ground fault

The voltage graph of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-ground fault is

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Figure 4.14: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-ground

fault

The voltage graph of the power system with STATCOM under line-to-ground fault is

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Figure 4.15: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM under line-to-ground

fault

Numerical values of the voltage peaks from the Table 5.1, which concludes the results

from Figures 4.14 and 4.15, indicate that installation of the STATCOM into the system with

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One-line diagram of the line-to-line fault is represented on the figure 4.16.

Figure 4.16: One-line diagram of the bus system with phase-to-phase fault (A-to-B)

Line-to-line fault can occur between any two phases. However, it is sufficient to analyze

only one case between two phases. In this work A-to-B fault was analyzed. Figure 4.17

represents the model of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-line fault in

Simulink. Whereas Figure 4.18 represents the model of the power system with STATCOM under

line-to-line fault in Simulink.

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Three-phase Transformer 735/16 kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement Line-to-line Breaker I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

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Ideal Voltage Source

Three-phase Transformer 735/16 kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3

U2 with ST U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Line-to-line Breaker Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

Figure 4.18: Model with STATCOM under line-to-line fault

The voltage graph of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-line fault is

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Figure 4.19: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under line-to-line

fault

The voltage graph of the power system with STATCOM under line-to-line fault is shown

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Figure 4.20: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM under line-to-line fault

Placing STATCOM into the system with line-to-line fault was the second most effective

after three-phase to ground fault as the results in Table 5.1 indicate. The voltage peaks were

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One-line diagram of the model with double line-to-ground fault is presented on figure

4.21.

Figure 4.21: One-line diagram of the power system with double line-to-ground fault

Figure 4.22 represents the model of the power system without STATCOM under double

line-to-ground fault in Simulink. Whereas Figure 4.23 represents the model of the power system

with STATCOM under double line-to-ground fault in Simulink.

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Double Line-to-ground Breaker

Three-phase Transformer 735/16 kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement

U3 no statcom U2

U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement I2 I1 C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar

Figure 4.22: Model of the power system without STATCOM under double line-to-ground

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Double line-to-ground Breaker

Three-phase Transformer 735/16 kV Continuous powergui v + -Voltage Measurement U3 U2 with ST

U1

Transmission Line 1 (300 km)1 Transmission Line 1 (300 km)

A B C

a b c

A B C a b c V a b c I a b c

A B C

a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement1 V a b c I a b c

A B C

a b c

Three-Phase V-I Measurement A B , B C , C A _ Y

A B C

Subsystem4 U l i n a l f a O u t

1 A B C

STATCOM Itir I2 I1 31 Constant C1 B1 A1

A B C

330 MVar Load

A B C

250 MVar Load

Figure 4.23: Model of the power system with STATCOM under double line-to-ground

fault

The voltage graph of the power system without STATCOM under double line-to-ground

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Figure 4.24: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under double

line-to-ground fault

The voltage graph of the power system with STATCOM under double line-to-ground

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Figure 4.25: Voltage plot of the power system with STATCOM under double

line-to-ground fault

The result presented in Figure 4.25 completes the modeling and simulation of five

categories of faults applied to the test system with and without model of STATCOM. We

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Chapter 5

RESULTS AND ANALYSIS

Using the models of STATCOM, the test system connecting the load bus with

STATCOM injection, and the rest of the system and the models of five categories of faults in

Simulink; the students may simulate different types of fault for studying the impact of

STATCOM on steady state and dynamic performance of the test system. All documented

studies of Chapter 4 show that when model of STATCOM is included in the loop, its voltage and

current injection will affect both the steady and transient response of voltage and current, and

hence their values will be different from those on a system without STATCOM model. In what

follows, we present a brief analysis of the responses comparing the impact of STATCOM model

using Simulink for educational purposes. To compare the effect of inclusion of STATCOM in

modeling the test system, we will use the index of Equation 5.1 for Peak Voltage improvement.

I1 = [1- (Peak Voltage without STATCOM )/(Peak Voltage with STATCOM)] (5.1)

The purpose of Chapter 5 is to simulate the models developed in Chapter 4 and to

compare the load bus voltage profile with and without inclusion of STATCOM for interested

students. To simulate a larger test system, the steps appearing in Chapter 4 and the simulation

outcomes of Chapter 5 may be used by students as building blocks of modeling and simulating

larger systems. The educational tool presented in the thesis may be followed by students for

modeling other FACTS devices than STATCOM. Furthermore, for analysis purpose and for

determining the usefulness of FACTS devices in a power system, students may use other metrics

than the index of Equation 5.1. We present other sample indices by Equation 5.2 and Equation

5.3.

I2 = [1 – (Oscillation without STATCOM)/(Oscillations with STATCOM)] (5.2)

In Equation 5.2, we count the number of oscillations before reaching steady state voltage

value with and without inclusion of STATCOM model in the test system. Use of STATCOM

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investigated by students using the educational modeling tool development of using Simulink in

Chapter 4.

As a third index, we may use the settling time to steady state value of voltage with and

without inclusion of STATCOM in the test system. Equation 5.3 provides the settling time index.

I3 = [1-(Settling time without STATCOM)/(Settling time with STATCOM)] (5.3)

In Equation 3, the settling time is measured between the start of the fault time and up to

the time of reaching steady state after the fault is removed and the system has reached its steady

state operation. While the proposed measures in Equation 5.2 and Equation 5.3 are not intended

for use in this thesis, they may be used by students for analyzing power systems that include

FACTS devices and the developments of the thesis in future.

5.1 Balanced three-phase fault

Let us model balanced three – phase fault with and without model of STATCOM in the

Simulink test system. Students may use modeling of the components of the system including

fault model of Chapter 4 to study the impact of inclusion of STATCOM controller in load bus

voltage and current performance before, during, and after the specific simulated fault is cleared.

Figure 5.1 and Figure 5.2 depict the performance of the test system at the load bus measured by

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Figure 5.1 a): Voltage peaks after the balanced three-phase fault clears in the system

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Figure 5.1 b): Voltage peaks after the balanced three-phase fault clears in the system with

STATCOM

The three colors in Figure 5.1 and Figure 5.2 represent the three voltage phases on the

vertical axis versus time on the horizontal axis. The peaks of the voltage after the fault clears are

almost the same in the system with or without STATCOM. Using the index of Equation 5.1,

students may compare the impact of STATCOM in three periods of time. It seems that

Figure

Figure 1.1: Four Common Types of Fault [8]
Fig 4.2: Model without STATCOM under balanced three-phase fault
Fig 4.3: Model with STATCOM under balanced three-phase fault
Fig 4.4: Voltage plot of the power system without STATCOM under three-phase fault
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